Hair waving tool



R. M. KEELE HAIR WAVING TOOL Dec. 13, 1932.

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R. M. KEELE HAIR WAVING TOOL Dec. 13, 1932.

Filed Aug. 8, 1932 3 sheetsf-sheet 2 INVENTOR. Ea/ph /V/. Kee/e BY A M1144, 44%

ATTORNEYS.

Patented Dec. 13, 1932 UNITEDZVSTATES PATENT oFFicE RALrH M. KEELE, or sAN FRANCIsCo, CALIFORNIA, AssIGNo TO UNITED STATES APPLIANCE CORPORATION, or sAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, A CORPORATION or CALIFORNIA HAIR WAVING TOOL Application filed August 8, 1932. Serial No. 627,826.

This invention relates generally to tools or instruments such as are employed by operators to facilitate wrapping hair strands about curlers or waving forms.

It is an object of theinvention to devise pear from the following description in which the preferred embodiments of the invention have been set forth in detail'in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. With'respect to certain features of the invention disclosed and claimed herein, this application is a continuation in part of my said copending application Ser. No. 612,950.

Referring to thedrawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational View, illustrating a tool incorporating the present invention. p 7 Fig.2 is a cross sectional detail taken along the line 22 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a detail, looking toward the end of the blade employed in the tool of, Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a side elevational view, illustrating a modified form of tool incorporating the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a cross sectional detail taken along the line 55 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a detail View, looking toward the end of the tool of Fig. 4, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the tool handle.

Fig. 7 is a side elevational View, illustrating waving apparatus of the type disclosed in my said copending application Ser. No. 612,- 950, and with which my tool is adapted to be employed.

Fig.8 is a side elevational View of the apparatus as shownin Fig. 7 ,showing the manner in which the curlers are assembled with respect to the protectors.

Fig. 9 is a plan view of the protector illustrated in Fig. 8.

Fig. 10 isa cross sectional detail taken along the line 10-1O of'Fig.-8.

Figs. 11, 12, 13 and 14 are diagrammatic plan views, illustrating different steps employed in the use of my tool, in applying the desired special wrap toa curler or waving 'form. The tool illustrated in Figs. 11 to 14 inclusive, is thatiiiodifikzation illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive. I

Figs. 15 to 19 inclusive, are diagrammatic plan views, illustrating different steps in the use of the tool illustrated in Figs. 4 to 6 inclusive. for applying the desired special wrap to a hair curler or waving form. 1

Referring first to the tool illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, this instrument consists of a handle 10, to which a relatively flat metal blade 11 is secured. The intermediate portion 12 of this blade is bent, so that that portion of the blade extending beyond portion 12, is in a plane lateral with respectto the axis of handle 10. The forward end portion or nose 13 of the blade, is preferably provided with a pointed contour, as illustrated more clearly in Fig. 2. Immediately behind the nose or end portion 13. the blade is cut away to afford a recess 14. The contour with which the blade is cut away to form recess 14.

is such as to also form a retaining finger 16,

which in this instance is integral with the blade. As shown in Fig. 1 this retaining finger 16 is preferably bent down out of the general plane of the blade, and its free end is spaced from the adjacent portion of the blade by a gap 17, thru which a strand of hair mav be passed to the recess 14.

The use of the tool described above, can be best explained by first describing a waving apparatus, in coniunction with which the tool can be employed for forming a special wrap. Such apparatus has been illustrated in detail in Figs. 7 to 13 inclusive, and is disclosed and claimed in mv said copending application Ser. No. 612.950. Briefly, itconsists of a protector designated generally at 211, which is intended to be utilized in conjuncas a link 28 in conjunction with a cam lever 29. Mounted upon the end portions of bar 27, are the upright posts 31 and 32, which are in the form of sheet metal channels. Mounted centrally of bar 27, and adapted to overlie the upper face of bar 26, there is a pointed shaped portion 33, which as will be presently explained, serves the purpose of initially dividing the hair gripped by the protector..

Curlers 22 and 23 can be duplicates, and are provided with enlarged end portions adapted to loosely fit within the posts 31 and 32. When both these curlers are positioned upon the protector between posts 31 and 32, they rest one upon the other, as shown in Fig. 7. Curler 24 is provided with a hinged tongue 34, or equivalent means, to grip the tip of the strand of hair; One enlarged end portion of this curler is provided with a slot 36 to receive a suitable wrench, while the other enlarged end portion is provided with ratchet teeth 37. Curler 24 is adapted to be engaged between posts 31 and 32, abovecrirl ers 22 and 23, as shown in Fig. 7. When in such position ratchet teeth 37 are adapted to engage a spring pawl 38, whereby the curler 24 is locked against rotation in one direction.

In utilizing the apparatus of Figs. 7 to 10 inclusive, the two bars 26 and 27 of the protector are first clamped upon a flattened strand of hair, adjacent the scalp. During this operation the pointed portion 33 necessarily divides or parts the strand into two portions. Subsequently a' portion of the strand is wrapped upon curler 22*,the adjacent portion then wrapped upon form 23, and

the last portion then wrapped uponv curler 24. After thes'trand has 'been wrapped upon all of the curlers, the curlers occupy a position relative to the protector,as shown in Fig. 7. Curler 24'is then turned a further amount by using a suitable wrench which fits slot 36, to tension the strand upon all of the curlers. This tension is maintained, because the curler 24 is prevented from unwinding,

'by engagement of spring pawl 38 with ratchet teeth 37. Fig. 7 also indicates a special wrap upon the curlers 22 and 23, and it is the function of the tool illustratedin Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, to facilitate making a wrap of this character. The character of this wrap will be understood more clearly after reference to Figs. 11 to 14 inclusive, although it can be stated at this time that rather than wrapping the hair upon curlers 22 and 23, in the form of a simple helicoid, that is with one convolution next to the other, the strand is parted or divided, and the strand carried thru this part to form a complete convolution about the curler.

In Figs. 11 to 14 inclusive, the protector 21 has been engaged with the base of the hair strand 5, adjacent the-scalp. It will be presumed that only the lower curler 22, is engaged with the protector between the posts 31 and 32. The first operation is to carry the flattened hair strand over the curler22, as

shown inFig. 11. The strand at this time, adjacent the protector, is parted or divided into two portions 6 and 7. The operator now advances the nose 13 of the tool described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, to-

wards the part between the strand portions 6 procedure is facilitated by virtue of the fact that retaining finger 16 is bent down out of the general plane of the blade. Fig. 13 illustrates the entire strand engaged within recess 14.

The next operation is to retract the blade from between the curlers 22 and the protec-' tor. While the blade is being retracted, the strand is necessarily carried thru the space between curler 22 and the protector, so as to form a complete convolution upon the curler, as shown in Fig. 14. After applying a single convolution of the strand upon the curler 22.

an additional convolution can beapplied.

merely by repeating the operation just described. After completing thev wrap upon curler 22, curler 23 is engaged with the pro-' tector, immediately above curler 22. The extending portion of the hair strand is then 7 carried over curler 23, but in a direction reverse fromthe direction in which it was carried over the curler 22. A similar wrap is then placed upon curler 23, by utilizing the tool of Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive in substantially the same manner as has been described, ex-

cept in this case the nose 13 is thrust between case forms the part or division in the strand.

The final wrap upon curler 24 does not involve the use of my tool, and can be accomplished merely by engaging the tip of the flattened strand beneath tongue 34, after which curler 24 is rotated and advanced toward the protector, while the remaining portion of the strand is being wound upon the same, one convolution over top of the other.

With respect to various applications incan be utilized wherever it is desired to pro duce my special novel wrap upon one or more curlers or waving forms.

The modification of my tool illustrated in Figs. 4 to 6 inclusive, involves the use of an element movable relative to the main part of the blade, in place of the integral retaining finger 16. In this case the main blade 41 likewise has an intermediate curved or bent portion 42, and the forward end portion 43 of the blade, or nose, likewise has a pointed contour. Immediately rearwardly of the nose 43, the blade is cut away along a suitable contour to afiord a hair receiving recess 44. In conjunction with the main blade 41, I provide a lever 46, which is pivotally connected to the blade as by means of pivot pin 47. Lever '46 is curved to correspond generally to the character of blade 41, and its forward end portion is provided with a laterally extending finger 48. Arm 49 of lever 46, extends laterally from pivot pin 47 and is provided with a finger hold portion 51. A suitable spring 52 associated with pivot pin 47, serves to urge or bias the forward end of lever 46, toward closed position with respect to recess 44. A lug 53 formed upon lever 46, serves to limit movement toward closed position.

When lever 46 is in closed or normal position, as shown more clearly in Figs. 5 and 6, recess 44 is closed, and a hair strand retained withinthe same cannot be disengaged, until lever 46 is swung to open position, by application of manual force upon finger hold 51.

The use of the tool illustrated in Figs. 4 to 6 inclusive can be made clearer by reference to Figs. 15 to 19 inclusive. As shown in Fig. 15 lever 46 in closed position, and the nose 43 is about to be passed thru the part between the strand portions 6 and 7. Fig. 16 illustrates the position of the tool after it has been passed thru the part, and between the protectors 21 and curler 22. The next operaticn is toswing lever 46 to open position with respect to the main blade of the tool, by application of manual force upon finger hold portion 51. Open position of the lever 46 with respect to the blade, is illustrated in Fig. 17 The operator then bunches the strand together, and engages it within recess 44, as the lever 46 is permitted to close upon the blade 41. After lever 46 has moved to closed position, the strand is securedly retained within recess 44, as shown in Fig. 18. The next operation is to retract the blade of the tool to carry with it the engaged strand, as shown in Fig. 19.

I claim:

1. A tool for use in wrapping a strand of hair about a curler or waving form, comprising a blade shaped to facilitate thrusting the same laterally thru a part in the strand and formed to provide a recess adapted to engage the entire strand beyond said part, whereby the entire strand can be drawn thru the part and around the form, when the blade is retracted from the part.

2. A tool for use in wrapping a strand ofhair about a curler or waving form comprising a nose portion shaped to facilitate thrusting the same thru a part in the strand, and means arranged immediately behind the nose portion serving to engage and retain the entire strand of hair, whereby the entire strand can be drawn thru the part and around the form when the nose portion is retracted.

4. A tool for use in wrapping a strand of hair about a curler or waving form comprising a nose portion shaped to facilitate thrusting the same thru a part in the strand, and means arranged immediately behind the nose portion to engage and retain the entire strand of hair, whereby the entire strand can be drawn thru the part and around the form when the nose portion is retracted, said retaining means being formed by two relatively movable elements of the tool.

5. A tool for use in wrapping a strand of hair about a curler or waving form comprising a blade shaped to afford a pointed end contour to facilitate thrusting the same thru a part in the strand, said blade being also provided with a recess spaced rearwardly from the forward end of the blade which is adapted to receive the entire strand of hair, and retaining means movably mounted upon the blade, and serving to retain the hair within said recess, whereby when the blade is retracted, the entire strand of hair can be drawn thru said part.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand.

RALPH M. KEELE.

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